Dua During a Lull in Battle
Explanation
This is a dua of tawhid (affirming Allah’s oneness) and tasbih recited in the midst of fighting, during a moment of respite. It is one of the well-known duas recited in times of distress.
Dua Text
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْحَلِيمُ الْكَرِيمُ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَرَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، عَزَّ جَارُكَ وَجَلَّ ثَنَاؤُكَ
Transliteration
La ilaha illallahul-Halimul-Karim. Subhanallahi Rabbis-samawatis-sab’i wa Rabbil-‘arshil-‘azim. La ilaha illa anta, ‘azza jaruka wa jalla thana’uka.
Meaning
There is no god but Allah, the Forbearing, the Generous. Glory be to Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Mighty Throne. There is no god but You; mighty is the one who seeks Your protection, and exalted is Your praise.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Refuge in Allah through tawhid and tasbih is sought, along with the lifting of distress and peace for the heart.
When and How to Recite
It is recited during a lull in battle, in moments when the fighting stops, and generally in times of distress.
Virtue
The dua is built upon tawhid, tasbih and the affirmation of Allah’s greatness; it reminds one of the might of the One in whom refuge is sought.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited during a lull in battle?
The dua of tawhid and tasbih beginning with “La ilaha illallahul-Halimul-Karim…” is recited.
Is this dua also recited in times of distress?
Yes, because it contains tawhid and tasbih, it is one of the well-known duas recited in times of distress.
What does it mean?
It means: There is no god but Allah, the Forbearing, the Generous; I glorify the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
Source
Büyük Dua Kitabı (Great Book of Duas), Duas Related to War.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 3 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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